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Lotus Esprit V8

(1999 model)

Brief specs of 1999 Lotus Esprit V8

2-door 2-seater convertible (cabriolet), 8-cylinder 32-valve V engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 3498 cm3 / 213.5 cu in / 213.5 cu in, 261.0 kW / 350.0 hp / 350.0 hp, 400.0 N·m / 295.0 lb·ft / 295.0 lb·ft, manual 5-speed transmission, front wheel drive, 286 km/h / 178 mph / 178 mph top speed

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)LotusIssued from1999
ModelEsprit V8Issued until
SerieEspritNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerLotusCountryUK

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors2
Bodywork typeconvertible (cabriolet)Number of seats2
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
Passenger space (volume)3950 l / 139.49 cu ft / 139.49 cu ftMax. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4380 mm / 172.4 in / 172.4 inTotal (curb) weight1378 kg / 3038 lb / 3038 lb
Width1890 mm / 74.4 in / 74.4 inDry weight
Height1150 mm / 45.3 in / 45.3 inLoad capacity
Wheelbase2440 mm / 96.1 in / 96.1 inGross (max.) weight
Track frontTowing weight
Track rearWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearanceFuel capacity72 l / 15.8 UK gal / 19.0 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.8  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)Frontal area (A)1.85 m2 / 19.9 sq ft / 19.9 sq ft (est.)
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders8
Engine TypeV engine (V8)Total number of valves32
Engine ManufacturerValves per cylinder4
Engine constructionBore83.1 mm / 3.27 in / 3.27 in
FuelStroke81.0 mm / 3.19 in / 3.19 in
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio1.03
Fuel supplyEngine displacement3498 cm3 / 213.5 cu in / 213.5 cu in
Engine Main bearingsUnitary capacity439.32 cm3/cylinder / 26.809 cu in/cylinder / 26.809 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignDOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam)Compression ratio8.0 : 1
SumpMax. output power261.0 kW / 350.0 hp / 350.0 hp at
AspirationMax. torque400.0 N·m / 295.0 lb·ft / 295.0 lb·ft at
Compressor typeMaximum rpm
IntercoolerMax. net output (power at the wheels)105.4 kW / 141.3 hp / 141.3 hp (est.)
CoolantSpecific output74.6 kW/l / 1.640 bhp/cu in / 1.640 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converterSpecific torque114.4 N·m/l / 1.00 lb·ft/cu in / 1.00 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears5
Wheel drivefront wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio
  Final gear (drive) ratio

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed286 km/h / 178 mph / 178 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)4.80 s / 4.80 s / 4.80 sPower-to-weight ratio257.6 kW/ton / 195.2 bhp/ton / 195.2 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions
  Range

Chassis

Engine locationEngine alignment
SteeringSteering details
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle
Suspension frontSuspension rear
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres front195/50-R15Tyres rear225/45-R16
Brakes frontBrakes rear
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Brakes detailsBraked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Lotus Esprit V8

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